Tag: Federal Reserve
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Before Floating Challenge to Trump’s Florida Governor Pick, James Fishback Sought Fed Role and Investments from Trump World
Context: A high-stakes entrance into Trump’s orbit As the conversation swirled around a potential Florida gubernatorial pick tied to former President Donald Trump, an earlier, less-visible thread began to emerge. James Fishback, a name that had surfaced in political and financial circles, was simultaneously courting attention inside Trump-world and signaling personal ambitions that stretched beyond…
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James Fishback and the Fed-Ties Dossier: From Trump World Investments to a Florida Governor Pivot
Overview: The Fishback Connection in Trump’s Orbit James Fishback, a financier with deep ties to circles surrounding former President Donald Trump, has emerged as a notable figure in the interplay between political ambition and financial influence within the Trump-era ecosystem. Reports indicate that in the weeks surrounding intensified tensions with the Federal Reserve, Fishback sought…
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James Fishback’s Fed Ambition: Seeking a Role Amid Trump’s Fed Clash and Investments From Trump World
Overview: A Hidden Drive Behind the Policy Tug-of-war As President Donald Trump clashed with the Federal Reserve over policy direction, a lesser-known but increasingly discussed figure emerged in the orbit of power: James Fishback. Reports indicate that, in August, amid the audacious swirl of advisers and insiders weighing a Florida governor pick for Trump, Fishback…
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US Inflation Report for October Scrapped After Historic Government Shutdown
What happened to the October inflation report? The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has announced that it will not release the October inflation figures. The decision comes as a direct consequence of the ongoing government shutdown, marking a rare and historically significant halt in one of the country’s key macroeconomic indicators. Without the…
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September Jobs Report Delayed: What It Means for Markets
Overview: An Overdue Snapshot of the U.S. Job Market The September jobs report arrives today, but it comes with a caveat: the data is almost seven weeks late. The delay, triggered by a government shutdown that interrupted data gathering, means investors and policymakers will have to navigate uncertainty about the state of the labor market.…
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Divisions at the Fed: Powell’s Legacy Teeters as October Minutes Signal Tough Road Ahead
Introduction: A Fed at a crossroads The latest minutes from the U.S. Federal Reserve Board’s October meeting reveal a central bank in flux. As Jerome Powell approaches the tail end of his second term, the board appears more divided, suggesting a potential policy shift or debate that could unsettle markets and challenge the consensus-driven approach…
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Donald Trump, the Fed, and the Fallout: Minutes Hint at a Blurred Policy Path
Introduction: A Divided Fed on the Edge The minutes from the US Federal Reserve Board’s October meeting lay out a portrait of a central bank at a crossroads. As Jerome Powell approaches the end of his consensus-driven eight-year term, the document highlights a shift from a unified front to a more fractured horizon. The sense…
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Trump Again Attacks Fed Chair Powell, Says He’d ‘Love to Fire’ Him and Pressures Treasury Ahead of Rate Decisions
Trump renews confrontation with the Federal Reserve President Donald Trump escalated his public criticism of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Wednesday, renewing a provocative line he has used for months: that he would love to fire Powell. Speaking in rapid-fire remarks, Trump argued that Powell’s monetary policy has hindered economic growth and hurt consumer…
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Three Drivers Behind the Market Rout: Fed Policy, Tariffs, and AI Investment Surge
What is Driving the Current Market Rout? The latest downturn in global markets has stunned many investors, but a closer look reveals three interconnected forces shaping the momentum: the Federal Reserve’s policy trajectory, the strategic use of tariffs in the US trade agenda, and the massive capital inflows chasing artificial intelligence (AI) technology. While each…
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Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD Rises Near $51 as Shutdown Ends Sparks Caution
Silver Price Forecast: Near-term Bounce Meets Uncertainty Silver prices are trading in positive territory, hovering around $51 per ounce as traders digest a pivotal moment for U.S. policy and macro outlook. The end of the government shutdown has injected a wave of relief into some risk assets, yet the broader outlook remains clouded by evolving…